Eagles Strike 11 Times
Grangemouth 14 – 73 Perthshire
Perthshire delivered a commanding performance against Grangemouth, securing a decisive 73-14 victory in a match characterized by relentless attacking play and clinical finishing.
The visitors wasted no time in asserting their dominance, with Lewis Murrie scoring the opening try within the first five minutes. Callum Bruce, who had an outstanding game with the boot, successfully converted to make it 7-0. Perthshire continued to pile on the pressure, and Thomas Pounder crossed the line for their second try, with Callum Bruce adding the extras to extend their lead to 14-0.
Shaun Barton added another try at the 19th-minute mark, followed by a flurry of tries from Ross Goodson and Andrew Guthrie, further stretching the lead to 29-0. Callum Bruce converted Andrew Guthrie’s try, bringing the score to 31-0. Rory Bayne joined the scoresheet with a powerful run, and another conversion by Callum Bruce made it 38-0 at halftime.
After the break, Perthshire maintained their momentum. Andrew Guthrie quickly scored again just minutes into the second half, with Callum Bruce once again converting to make it 45-0. Rory Bayne added his second try of the day, followed by another conversion from Callum Bruce, pushing the score to 52-0.
Aidan Watson then took centre stage with a brace of tries in quick succession, both converted by Callum Bruce, to bring the score to 66-0. As the game drew to a close, Ian Kerr added another try at the 71st minute, and Callum Bruce’s final conversion sealed a 73-0 lead for Perthshire.
Grangemouth, however, showed resilience and managed to score two late tries and conversions when fatigue set in for Perthshire, bringing the final score to 73-14.
Perthshire’s dominance was clear throughout, with a well-rounded performance from both their forwards and backs. Callum Bruce’s exceptional kicking added 19 points to their total, while Andrew Guthrie, Rory Bayne, Aidan Watson, and others showcased the depth and talent within the squad. Despite the late points conceded, Perthshire’s commanding display will give them great confidence moving forward in the season.
Photos taken by Peter Wilkinson.
